Lipshitz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Lipshitz

What does the name Lipshitz mean?

The distinguished surname Lipshitz is of several possible origins, all of which can be traced back to a common root. The name is derived from the Slavic "lipa," meaning "linden tree" or "lime tree." The name may relate to a number of different place names: "Liebeschitz," the name of a town in Bohemia, "Leipzig," the name of a famous German city, or "Leobschutz," the name of a town in Upper Silesia.

Early Origins of the Lipshitz family

The surname Lipshitz was first found in Bohemia, where the town of Liebeschitz is located. It was a common practice of the time to refer to a new resident of a city by the name of his hometown; thus, it is likely that the progenitor of the name was a native of this town (or, alternatively, of Leipzig or Leobschutz) who had settled in another city. The young Lipshitz family was played a major role in the early history of this region, and was instrumental in the development of medieval society.

Early History of the Lipshitz family

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Lipshitz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lipschitz, Lippschitz, Lipshitz, Lippshitz, Lipshits, Lippshits and many more.

Early Notables of the Lipshitz family

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Migration of the Lipshitz family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Abraham Lipschitz, who sailed from Hamburg to New York in 1864; Israel Lipschitz, who immigrated to New York in 1870; Benjamin Lipschutz, who came to Philadelphia in 1879.

Contemporary Notables of the name Lipshitz (post 1700) +

Harold Lipshitz (b. 1931), birth name of Hal Linden, American stage and television actor, best known for his role in Barney Miller
Israel-Isaac "Lippy" Lipshitz (1903-1980), South African sculptor, painter and printmaker